The universe works in strange and mysterious ways sometimes.
All I wanted was to get a few more comments. Just a sign from my readers to let me know that you are out there and that you hear what it is that I am saying. I wasn’t asking for much, just a middle name and the name of the street you grew up on. That’s all.
I could sense that something was going on about a minute after I pressed the publish button. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that my blog was getting an awful lot of hits compared to the usual amount. As I began to investigate how and why this was happening, I could see that they were all coming from The Happiness Project. Apparently, Gretchen Rubin — author of both The Happiness Project book and blog — had mentioned my blog on her July 25th post and provided a link to an entry I had written about being able to walk again.
When I checked in on my site this morning, not only had I received about forty comments on Name Game — thank you all, btw — the Adventures of ALS Boy has gotten more hits these past two days than people who know the name of the reigning American Idol.
So now that you are here, I would like to introduce you to the most important two ladies in my life: my beautiful wife Fehmeen and our two year old daughter Emma.
Thank you very much for stopping by. I hope that you will find things around here interesting enough to stay awhile. See you tomorrow.
The Adventures of ALS Boy 
I am glad to have discovered your blog! Thank You.
Dear Jason,
I’ve actually been reading your blog for months and months now but never left a comment. I am a friend of the late great Carla Zilbersmith, and part of her Driving Miss Craisy group. I discovered your blog through hers. I love the way you write about your family, your life, and the movies–I love the way you write, period. Your take on things. I thought of writing a comment before but was too lazy/shy. So now I am. Your Fehmeen is gorgeous–she glows with inner and outer beauty. And likewise your beautiful, beautiful Emma. The love that emanates from all you guys is palpable. You are in my thoughts.
Alison
Found this through Gretchen’s blog. Have you bookmarked and will be reading.
I also found your blog through Gretchen’s and am very excited to keep reading! You are very inspiring and I thank you for sharing your story!
Whoa, I didn’t think she’d actually respond to me when I emailed her your blog!! Sweet!
I always read your posts! I enjoy them and you positive outlook on your adventures!! Thank you, and to your support team.
Patrick
Thank you for making me LMAO a million times in 20 minutes with many of your posts!
I usually avoid ALS stories online bcuz it’s too close to my family (3 people in 2 generations), but your writing is clear and hilarious so count another new reader thanks to Gretchen Rubin’s link.